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As schools let out for summer, Borders is Double Dog Daring you with their Summer Reading Challenge. Getting kids to do anything that isn’t on a bike, in a pool or in front of the TV during summer break can sometimes be a daunting task, yet continued reading is important for their minds to continue to grow and bend. Have your child under 12 years old sign up for the challenge at the Borders store nearest you. All they have to do is read any 10 books this summer and they’ll receive a FREE book!


HarperCollins and Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot, have provided this week’s tip for getting kids to read:

“If you want to inspire your boy reader, expand your definition of reading to include non-fiction, graphic novels, funny books, wordless books, audio books and magazines. Summer reading is a great time to explore texts that aren’t covered/allowed in school reading.”

One lucky Deal Seeking Mom reader will win a $100 Borders Gift Card!

To enter, tell me one way you get your kids to read over the summer. What tips and tricks can you share that have them turning off the TV and opening a book?

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Prize:
(1) $100 Borders Gift Card

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, 6/16 and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. I’ll use Comment Contest to select the winning comment. Winner will be notified by email and listed on my Giveaway Winners page. Winners must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. Good luck!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  2. Linda

    The library always has cool incentives for the kids. Plus, they just don’t like what’s on television these days!

  3. Summer

    My son is 8 and still likes to read together, so we take turns reading. The reading challenge sounds fun, I think we will sign up for that this summer.

  7. bridgett garnica

    My son is learning to read. We have joined our local Summer Reading program at the library. The program is for all level readers, even toddlers(“Read-to-Me).

  8. LouAnn

    I’m encouraging mine through the different reading programs (Borders, B-n-N, 1/2 Price Books, library) – and they can only play an “electronic” 3 x (for 30 min) each day! So sometimes reading is just the next best “fun” thing to do!

  15. Deborah

    I have younger girls so we read together. We make it a point to read everynight to them. Usually I read 1 book and my Husband reads another.

  18. Shelly

    I get your emails. Our library has a really great reading program that you earn happy meals, bowling games etc all summer until the end you get to pick a book and another prize.

  19. Erin Walsh

    We just made sure to go to the library every week and let our son spend some time picking out books that he would like to read. The rest was easy.

  23. Carmen

    I don’t have any children of my own, but I think one of the best ways to encourage kids to read is to read with them–make a fun time of it. Perhaps spread blankets out in the yard or living room and read together.

  24. jennifer giordano

    Make it fun for the kids- let them pick out their reading material (they are still readin aren’t they?)

  25. Kathleen

    We swap those extra chores for reading books. If you are reading you don’t get called on to help with chores.

  28. Marie R

    My son is only two but he loves to read. I always read to him at nap time and when he goes to bed. When I want him to read I just unplug the tv and put away his toys.

  29. Suzanne

    We get them enrolled at the local library’s summer reading program, and go each week to turn in/get new books. They love the incentives that are offered!